First Vienna FC 1894 is a historic Austrian football club based in Vienna and is officially recognised as Austria's oldest football club. Founded on 22 August 1894, the club was established in the Döbling district and adopted its distinctive blue-and-yellow colours from the coat of arms of the Rothschild family, whose patronage supported its early development. First Vienna has played a significant role in Austrian football history, including participation in the country's first official championship and numerous periods in the Austrian top division. The club won the Austrian championship in 1931 and the Austrian Cup in 1929 and 1930, while also achieving international success by winning the Mitropa Cup in 1931. Its traditional home is the Naturarena Hohe Warte in Vienna's 19th district, a venue strongly associated with the club's history and identity. In addition to men's football, First Vienna operates women's football and extensive youth-development programmes, providing structured opportunities for players across different age groups. The club places emphasis on developing young footballers, supporting coaches, and maintaining a strong connection with its local community. First Vienna is organised as a nonprofit association under Austrian association law, with its stated purpose including the promotion of sport, particularly football and tennis. The organisation continues to combine its historic heritage with modern professional football operations, including sporting development, commercial partnerships, community activities and supporter engagement. The club's long-standing identity is closely linked to Vienna and Austrian football culture, while its academy and youth structures provide pathways for emerging players. First Vienna FC 1894 continues to compete in Austrian professional football and remains one of the country's most historically significant football institutions.